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Department of Human Services

Amend and Repeal Rules regarding processes for psychotropic medications

The proposed changes would remove the requirement of human rights committee review of medication prescribed for treatment or stabilization of psychiatric conditions or sedation prior to medical or dental procedures and make such reviews optional at the request of the participant or their guardian. The requirement will be added that during each annual individualized service plan (ISP) meeting, the conflict-free case manager will ask if a review is requested. The rule requiring human rights committee and ISP approval before sedation will be repealed as the process is covered in the amended rule. These changes do not impact chemical interventions.

New content is added below as the draft rules move through the rule-making process.

Agency Rules Hearing

Interim Rules Hearing

Important Dates
Public Hearing:
Comment Deadline:
Interim Rules Committee Hearing:
Filed-Secretary of State:
Rule Effective:

03/07/2025
03/21/2025

Agency Contact: Marilyn Hanson mail to: DHSAdminRules@state.sd.us